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FOOD & DRINK
The Big E announces new foods list for 2024
The Big E is just around the corner, and that means it's almost time to stroll the fairgrounds going building to building to try some of those delectable Big E foods. From the cream puffs, to the baked potoatoes, and the apple pie with cheese, there are so many classic go-to favorites every year.
The Big E 2024: At least 70 vendors offering samples for $3 Sept. 16
You won’t have to break the bank if you can’t decide what to eat at The Big E this year. On Monday, Sept. 16, The Big E is going to have “Three-Buck Bites” with at least 70 vendors participating. Participating vendors will have one sample-sized item...
10,000 cupcakes: Bakery starts prepping for The Big E in August
While the largest fair in New England is still weeks away, a Connecticut bakery has been preparing since the start of August. “All of it is from scratch. Literally in our bakery they’re mixing the apple mixture by hand for the crisp. Everything is homemade,” said owner Josh Virkler. “There’s no factories.”
Upcoming Back-To-School Event offers free haircuts, school supplies, food in Chicopee
CHICOPEE — Chicopee students will be heading back to school with new school supplies, fresh haircuts and painted nails, thanks to the third Back-To-School Event headed by Ricardo Diaz, the owner of Faded Barber Lounge. This Sunday, Chicopee youth and their families can stop by Faded Barber Lounge from...
The Big E 2024: More options for viral giant mozzarella sticks
There were giant lines for the giant mozzarella sticks at The Big E after the cheesy treat went viral on TikTok last year. This year, fairgoers might get a slight break from the lines as there will be two options for the unique food. The giant mozzarella stick from Angela’s...
Hornishes to appeal ruling finding them liable for kennel fees
The Hartford Superior Court ruled last week that Annie and Neil Hornish would be held liable for all kenneling costs in relation to their dog, Dexter, who was involved in the mauling death of 95-year-old Janet D’Aleo in 2019. Despite the ruling, Annie Hornish has already announced her intent to appeal the ruling. “We disagree […] The post Hornishes to appeal ruling finding them liable for kennel fees appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Let them run wild: Doc from Hadley-born filmmaker explores the lives of wild horses
Growing up in Hadley, Steven Latham had a wild Chincoteague pony on his family farm, but it wasn’t until he learned about a veterans’ program pairing veterans with mustangs to train that he was inspired to create his documentary. “A couple friends told me about a program outside...
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